The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson emerged as an incredible story after its publication in The New Yorker magazine in 1948. It is a fictitious story well-known for exploring absurdities in our daily life. After it had been published, it generated mixed reactions from the public because of its hidden meaning. A vast majority of writers sent letters to get interpretations of the confusing short story. The Lottery was very influential as it became so famous by causing curiosity and anxiety across the board. The author applied unique literary styles, symbolism, and metaphors when composing the short story. Surprisingly, despite Continue reading...